Small Sofas and Extra Wide Armchairs

Buying new furniture can be an exciting business, especially if it’s your first home, it can also be quite a daunting experience too. Measuring up is essential, so you get an idea of the best size sofa to fit the room. Once all the hard work is done, and you’ve decided a small sofa, snuggler chair, or loveseat armchair is for you, that’s when the fun begins. Be prepared to have an open mind when choosing your furniture because there are many styles. Apart from small sofas, buying two loveseats, or an extra wide armchair maybe all you need.

Tetrad Aughton Petite 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Hand Antique Auburn
Tetrad Aughton Petite 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Hand Antique Auburn
John Lewis & Partners

£1,799.00

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Claremont Two Seat Sofa - Taupe
Claremont Two Seat Sofa - Taupe
My-Furniture

£699.99

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Tetrad Harris Tweed Nairn Compact 2 Seater Sofa Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Tetrad Harris Tweed Nairn Compact 2 Seater Sofa Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£2,249.00

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Matilda Velvet Two Seater Sofa Grey
Matilda Velvet Two Seater Sofa Grey
Dunelm

£269.00

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Tetrad Cosy Club Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Tetrad Cosy Club Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,899.00

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Julian Bowen Monza 2 Seater Compact Retro Sofa - Blue
Julian Bowen Monza 2 Seater Compact Retro Sofa - Blue
very.co.uk

£449.00

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Tetrad Aughton Petite 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Tetrad Aughton Petite 2 Seater Leather Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£2,199.00

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Monty Two Seat Sofa - Pumpkin
Monty Two Seat Sofa - Pumpkin
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Twenty10 Designs Louie 2 Seat Sofa Silver Grey
Twenty10 Designs Louie 2 Seat Sofa Silver Grey
Olivia's

£1,046.00

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Abakus Direct Cuddle Chairs for Living Room - Elegant Ingrid 2 Seater Sofa Snuggle Chairs with Soft Luxury Braided Chenille Fabric | Sophisticated Cuddle Sofa in Rich Steel Grey | 145Wx95Dx90H
Abakus Direct Cuddle Chairs for Living Room - Elegant Ingrid 2 Seater Sofa Snuggle Chairs with Soft Luxury Braided Chenille Fabric | Sophisticated Cuddle Sofa in Rich Steel Grey | 145Wx95Dx90H
Amazon.co.uk

£465.00

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Frankfurt Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey
Frankfurt Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey
My-Furniture

£999.99

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Jacob Velvet Buttoned Compact 2 Seater Sofa Amber Gold
Jacob Velvet Buttoned Compact 2 Seater Sofa Amber Gold
Dunelm

£329.00

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Matilda Velvet 2 Seater Sofa Velvet Bottle Green
Matilda Velvet 2 Seater Sofa Velvet Bottle Green
Dunelm

£269.00

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Tetrad Cosy Club Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Tetrad Cosy Club Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,729.00

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Very Home Dury 2 Seater Fabric Scatter Back Sofa - Teal - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Dury 2 Seater Fabric Scatter Back Sofa - Teal - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

was: £529.00

£469.00

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Zinus Josh Loveseat Sofa Couch - 2-seater Sofa 143x77x84 - Traditional design with Rounded Arms - Beige
Zinus Josh Loveseat Sofa Couch - 2-seater Sofa 143x77x84 - Traditional design with Rounded Arms - Beige
Amazon.co.uk

£313.87

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Tetrad Harris Tweed Bowmore Highback Compact 2 Seater Sofa Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Tetrad Harris Tweed Bowmore Highback Compact 2 Seater Sofa Fabric | Barker & Stonehouse
Barker & Stonehouse

£2,099.00

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M&S Conway 2 Seater Sofa
M&S Conway 2 Seater Sofa
Marks and Spencer UK

£421.00

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Tetrad Aughton Petite 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Tetrad Aughton Petite 2 Seater Leather Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£2,199.00

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John Lewis Archie II Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis Archie II Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£479.00

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Tetrad Aughton Petite 2 Seater Leather Sofa
Tetrad Aughton Petite 2 Seater Leather Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£2,199.00

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John Lewis Archie II Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis Archie II Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£479.00

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Outsunny Two-Seater Rattan Sofa - Mixed Grey
Outsunny Two-Seater Rattan Sofa - Mixed Grey
QD stores

£179.99

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Jacob Pleated Cosy Chenille Compact Corner Chaise Jacob Chenille Ivory
Jacob Pleated Cosy Chenille Compact Corner Chaise Jacob Chenille Ivory
Dunelm

was: £489.00

£342.30

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Bergmann Two Seat Sofa - Navy Blue
Bergmann Two Seat Sofa - Navy Blue
My-Furniture

£899.99

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M&S Reed 2 Seater Sofa
M&S Reed 2 Seater Sofa
Marks and Spencer UK

£421.00

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John Lewis Archie II Small 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis Archie II Small 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£779.00

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Everyday Jennifer Compact Fabric 2 Seater Sofa - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Everyday Jennifer Compact Fabric 2 Seater Sofa - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

£299.00

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M&S X Swoon Figueroa Small Sofa
M&S X Swoon Figueroa Small Sofa
Marks and Spencer UK

£1,121.00

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Selini Two Seat Sofa - Blush Pink
Selini Two Seat Sofa - Blush Pink
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Vivian 2 Seater Dining Bench Seat, Velvet Black
Vivian 2 Seater Dining Bench Seat, Velvet Black
Dunelm

£249.00

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Macia Linen Compact Retro 2 Seater Sofa In Blue
Macia Linen Compact Retro 2 Seater Sofa In Blue
Furniture in Fashion

was: £1,115.95

£619.95

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Grey Velvet Petal Loveseat
Grey Velvet Petal Loveseat
VonHaus

£199.99

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Laura Ashley Mortimer Small 2 Seater Sofa, Teak Leg
Laura Ashley Mortimer Small 2 Seater Sofa, Teak Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,050.00

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Hobart Fabric 2 Seater Sofa In Taupe
Hobart Fabric 2 Seater Sofa In Taupe
Furniture in Fashion

was: £593.95

£329.95

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Jacob Pleated Cosy Chenille Compact 2 Seater Sofa Jacob Chenille Ivory
Jacob Pleated Cosy Chenille Compact 2 Seater Sofa Jacob Chenille Ivory
Dunelm

£244.30

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Very Home Dury Leather Look 2 Seater Sofa - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Dury Leather Look 2 Seater Sofa - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

was: £499.00

£399.00

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Very Home Club Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
Very Home Club Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
very.co.uk

£349.00

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Alaska 2 Seater Sofa
Alaska 2 Seater Sofa
The Garden Furniture Centre Ltd

£349.99

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Very Home Holly Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
Very Home Holly Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
very.co.uk

£399.00

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Very Home Clarkson Fabric 2 Seater Sofa - Grey - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Clarkson Fabric 2 Seater Sofa - Grey - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

£339.00

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Eddie Velvet 2 Seater Small Tub Sofa Green
Eddie Velvet 2 Seater Small Tub Sofa Green
Dunelm

£279.00

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Giselle Linen Compact 2 Seater Sofa Natural
Giselle Linen Compact 2 Seater Sofa Natural
Dunelm

was: £469.00

£234.50

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Tetrad Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa
Tetrad Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£2,099.00

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Arabella Velvet Fabric 2 Seater Sofa In Green
Arabella Velvet Fabric 2 Seater Sofa In Green
Furniture in Fashion

was: £683.95

£379.95

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Very Home Caprera Fabric 2 Seater Scatter Back Sofa
Very Home Caprera Fabric 2 Seater Scatter Back Sofa
very.co.uk

was: £1,349.00

£949.00

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Jacob Cord Small 2 Seater Sofa Charcoal
Jacob Cord Small 2 Seater Sofa Charcoal
Dunelm

£329.00

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Oswald Small 2 Seater Sofa Navy
Oswald Small 2 Seater Sofa Navy
Dunelm

£429.00

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Baxter Two Seat Sofa - Navy Blue
Baxter Two Seat Sofa - Navy Blue
My-Furniture

£799.99

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John Lewis ANYDAY Sweep Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis ANYDAY Sweep Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£369.00

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Tetrad Cosy Club Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Tetrad Cosy Club Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,799.00

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Pino Two Seat Sofa - Peacock
Pino Two Seat Sofa - Peacock
My-Furniture

£999.99

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Jacob Velvet Small 2 Seater Sofa Bottle (Green)
Jacob Velvet Small 2 Seater Sofa Bottle (Green)
Dunelm

£329.00

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Keswick 2 Seater Sofa
Keswick 2 Seater Sofa
The Garden Furniture Centre Ltd

£399.99

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Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Dark Leg
Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,495.00

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Zeno 2 seat Sofa Lime
Zeno 2 seat Sofa Lime
My-Furniture

£599.99

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Pino Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey - Brass Base
Pino Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey - Brass Base
My-Furniture

£999.99

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Bergmann Two Seat Sofa - Chalk
Bergmann Two Seat Sofa - Chalk
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Oswald Small 2 Seater Sofa Brown
Oswald Small 2 Seater Sofa Brown
Dunelm

£429.00

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Frankfurt Two Seat Sofa - Navy Blue
Frankfurt Two Seat Sofa - Navy Blue
My-Furniture

£999.99

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Jacob Velvet Reversible Small Corner Chaise Sofa Green
Jacob Velvet Reversible Small Corner Chaise Sofa Green
Dunelm

£469.00

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Alice Two Seat Sofa - Blush Pink
Alice Two Seat Sofa - Blush Pink
My-Furniture

£799.90

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Pino Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey - Silver Base
Pino Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey - Silver Base
My-Furniture

£999.99

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Portman Two Seat Sofa - Chalk
Portman Two Seat Sofa - Chalk
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Oswald Small 2 Seater Sofa Grey
Oswald Small 2 Seater Sofa Grey
Dunelm

£429.00

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M&S Caleb 2 Seater Sofa
M&S Caleb 2 Seater Sofa
Marks and Spencer UK

£621.00

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Tetrad Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Harris Tweed Bracken Herringbone
Tetrad Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Harris Tweed Bracken Herringbone
John Lewis & Partners

£1,899.00

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M&S Scarlett 2 Seater Sofa
M&S Scarlett 2 Seater Sofa
Marks and Spencer UK

£621.00

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M&S Scarlett Scatterback 2 Seater Sofa
M&S Scarlett Scatterback 2 Seater Sofa
Marks and Spencer UK

£671.00

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Frankfurt Two Seat Sofa - Bottle Green
Frankfurt Two Seat Sofa - Bottle Green
My-Furniture

£999.99

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John Lewis Bailey Small 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis Bailey Small 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£1,049.00

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Very Home Hampshire 2 Seater Premium Leather Sofa
Very Home Hampshire 2 Seater Premium Leather Sofa
very.co.uk

was: £949.00

£849.00

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Very Home Dury Fabric 2 Seater Scatter Back Sofa - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Dury Fabric 2 Seater Scatter Back Sofa - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

was: £529.00

£416.00

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Alice Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey
Alice Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey
My-Furniture

£799.90

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Portman Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey
Portman Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Ramona Two Seat Sofa - Blush Pink
Ramona Two Seat Sofa - Blush Pink
My-Furniture

£699.99

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Ramona Two Seat Sofa - Peacock
Ramona Two Seat Sofa - Peacock
My-Furniture

£699.99

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John Lewis Barbican Small 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis Barbican Small 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£2,449.00

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Alveare Two Seat Sofa - Silver - Smoke
Alveare Two Seat Sofa - Silver - Smoke
My-Furniture

£1,099.99

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Portman Two Seat Sofa - Black
Portman Two Seat Sofa - Black
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Eddie Luna Fabric 2 Seater Small Tub Sofa Brown
Eddie Luna Fabric 2 Seater Small Tub Sofa Brown
Dunelm

£279.00

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Alveare Two Seat Sofa - Silver - Taupe
Alveare Two Seat Sofa - Silver - Taupe
My-Furniture

£1,099.99

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Alveare Two Seat Sofa - Silver- Blue
Alveare Two Seat Sofa - Silver- Blue
My-Furniture

£1,099.99

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Selini Two Seat Sofa - Peacock
Selini Two Seat Sofa - Peacock
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Selini Two Seat Sofa - Black
Selini Two Seat Sofa - Black
My-Furniture

£899.99

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M&S Ashton 2 Seater Sofa
M&S Ashton 2 Seater Sofa
Marks and Spencer UK

£621.00

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Alice Two Seat Sofa - Navy Blue
Alice Two Seat Sofa - Navy Blue
My-Furniture

£799.90

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Tetrad Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa
Tetrad Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£1,899.00

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John Lewis + Swoon Radley Loveseat
John Lewis + Swoon Radley Loveseat
John Lewis & Partners

£1,199.00

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Selini Two Seat Sofa - Pumpkin
Selini Two Seat Sofa - Pumpkin
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Hutch Rise Curve Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Dark Leg
Hutch Rise Curve Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,495.00

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Alveare Two Seat Sofa - Silver - Dove Grey
Alveare Two Seat Sofa - Silver - Dove Grey
My-Furniture

£1,099.99

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Roanna Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey - Silver + Brass Legs
Roanna Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey - Silver + Brass Legs
My-Furniture

£699.99

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Roanna Two Seat Sofa - Carbon - Silver + Brass Legs
Roanna Two Seat Sofa - Carbon - Silver + Brass Legs
My-Furniture

£699.99

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Alice Two Seat Sofa - Peacock
Alice Two Seat Sofa - Peacock
My-Furniture

£799.90

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Monty Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey
Monty Two Seat Sofa - Dove Grey
My-Furniture

£899.99

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Margonia Two Seat Sofa - Blue
Margonia Two Seat Sofa - Blue
My-Furniture

£749.99

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Margonia Two Seat Sofa - Taupe
Margonia Two Seat Sofa - Taupe
My-Furniture

£749.99

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Margonia Two Seat Sofa - Olive
Margonia Two Seat Sofa - Olive
My-Furniture

£749.99

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Margonia Two Seat Sofa - Black
Margonia Two Seat Sofa - Black
My-Furniture

£749.99

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Very Home Amalfi 2 Seater Scatter Back Fabric Sofa - Fsc&Reg; Certified
Very Home Amalfi 2 Seater Scatter Back Fabric Sofa - Fsc&Reg; Certified
very.co.uk

£549.00

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John Lewis + Swoon Radley Loveseat
John Lewis + Swoon Radley Loveseat
John Lewis & Partners

£1,199.00

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G Plan Vintage The Seventy One Small 2 Seater Sofa
G Plan Vintage The Seventy One Small 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£1,729.00

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John Lewis Oliver Small 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis Oliver Small 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,249.00

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Tetrad Cosy Club Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Tetrad Cosy Club Lewis Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,799.00

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Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,495.00

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Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Dark Leg
Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,495.00

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Tetrad Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa
Tetrad Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£2,099.00

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Tetrad Cosy Club Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Tetrad Cosy Club Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,999.00

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Tetrad Cosy Club Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Tetrad Cosy Club Skittle Petite 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,999.00

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Very Home Kingston 2 Seater Scatter Back Sofa
Very Home Kingston 2 Seater Scatter Back Sofa
very.co.uk

was: £899.00

£699.00

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Labrinth Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
Labrinth Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
very.co.uk

was: £999.00

£749.00

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John Lewis Barbican Small 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis Barbican Small 2 Seater Sofa
John Lewis & Partners

£1,599.00

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John Lewis Charlotte Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis Charlotte Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£949.00

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Hutch Rise Curve Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Hutch Rise Curve Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,495.00

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Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Light Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,495.00

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Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Dark Leg
Hutch Rise Block Arm Small 2 Seater Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,495.00

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G Plan Vintage The Sixty Eight LHF Small 2 Seater Sofa with Single Footrest Mechanism
G Plan Vintage The Sixty Eight LHF Small 2 Seater Sofa with Single Footrest Mechanism
John Lewis & Partners

£1,695.00

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John Lewis Oliver Small 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis Oliver Small 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,049.00

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John Lewis Arlo Small 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis Arlo Small 2 Seater Leather Sofa, Dark Leg
John Lewis & Partners

£1,099.00

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Petite Sofas with Slim Arms

There are various size sofas on the market and extra-wide chairs that will seat two average-sized people comfortably. Some department stores and furniture shops have a selection of compact sofas under various names, such as love seats, cuddle chairs, snugglers and snuggle chairs. They can be made of leather, fabric, wicker and rattan, suitable for the lounge, dining room, bedroom, study and conservatory. Compact sofas are versatile for most spaces in the home where extra seating is required.

Low Button Back Sofa STYLES

As a rough guide, a small sofa measures up to 174cms. A love seat can be quite roomy, and buying two oversized chairs may give you more flexibility when rearranging a room. Buying low-back sofas with narrow arms will give the illusion of space if your room is small. High-back chairs, wide flared arms and curved structures can enhance rooms with higher ceilings or open-plan rooms.

Many fabric sofas come with coordinating scatter cushions, but you can mix your colour theme. You can buy cushions and throws that blend or act as a contrast to the room’s decor. You can let your imagination run riot and create your own wow factor.

Velvet Fabric and Leather Slimline Sofas

Shopping for sofas and chairs is a major investment for your home that you want to get right. There are many different options and bespoke fabric services to help you make the best choice. Marks and Spencer sofas and armchairs come in a range of colours and materials, including velvet, chenille and soft leather. You can view the top-selling fabrics and leather plus browse their sofa gallery to find the ideal shape.

Buying small sofas at John Lewis is equally as exciting with the latest living room furniture ranges, style advice and buying guides to help you choose. You’ll find modern, retro and traditional style furniture, including armchairs, sofa corner units, sofa beds, chaise longues and footstools.

Author Debra Binns
Curated by Debra Binns

Debra Binns is the co-founder of www.myloveseat.co.uk. Debra has been creating and sharing relevant content about home and fashion since 2009, helping customers navigate and select from the vast range of both homeware and fashion available from high street and online stores.

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